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The Police Service Commission has approved new policy guidelines for the deployment of management and tactical commanders in the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement by the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase notes that the Nigeria Police Force will be guided by the principle of federal character in both recruitment and placement of its personnel at management and tactical levels to ensure balance, equity, and fairness in the system. Don’t lecture us on nuclear weapons deployments, Russia tells US The chairman observed that the current placement of Commissioners of Police to state commands does not reflect the principle…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued new guidelines in the foreign exchange market. An extraordinary Bankers’ Committee meeting was held on Friday to discuss its implementation and implications for the banking public. These policy changes aim to promote transparency, liquidity, and price discovery in the FX market in order to improve FX supply, discourage speculation, enhance customer confidence, and ensure overall stability in the FX market. According to the Director, Corporate Communications, Dr. Isa Abdulmumin, the CBN, in line with deliberations at the meeting, provided further guidance to deposit money banks (DMBs) as follows: 1. All visible and invisible…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over the resettlement of internally displaced persons and their livelihoods. The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on “IDP solutions plans” with specifics on “government leadership, community-driven approach, and voluntary return, relocation, and integration.” As part of the meeting, the Secretary-General of the UN expressed his desire for the UN to adopt Borno State’s successful humanitarian model. This was disclosed at a meeting hosted by the Centre International de Conference (CICH) and hosted by the Office of the Special Adviser,…

The Recording Academy declared “Only human creators are eligible” for the Grammy Awards, on Friday, as the body that grants the world’s most recognized music awards seeks to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the industry. AI-only work is banned, but some music created with AI help may qualify in certain categories, the academy’s updated rulebook reads. “A work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any categories.” Full list: Tems, other 2023 Grammy Awards winners Music creators must now contribute at least 20% of an album to earn a nomination. In the past, any producer,…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the 2023 African Cup of Nations. The three-time African champions picked the ticket after defeating Sierra Leone 3–2 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia, on Sunday with one game to spare. Why the Super Eagles cannot fly in Nigeria – Segun Odegbami Sierra Leone nearly denied the Super Eagles a win and three points, but Kelechi Iheanacho, who came off the bench, scored in the 94th minute to give the Jose Peseiro-led team all three points and qualification for their 20th Africa Cup of Nations Cup competition. The Leone Stars…

The immediate past Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Osinbajo, celebrated this year’s Father’s Day in style with a family photo and a post on his official social media page. Osinbajo acknowledged, appraised, and encouraged fellow dads and those missing theirs in the joy of fatherhood celebration. PHOTOS: Osinbajo arrives Sierra Leone as chairman Commonwealth Observer Group “From Lego pieces to college degrees, from first steps to life milestones, the journey of fatherhood has been an incredible one. To my fellow dads who’ve watched their little ones grow into remarkable adults, we’ve certainly come a long way. Here’s to us and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency’s (NDLEA) operatives have arrested Qatar-based drug kingpins Eyah Celestine Nnamdi, alias Murphy, and Ugwuoke Peter Oluchukwu following the interception of their methamphetamine consignment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos. Ugwuoke was the first to be arrested on June 9 during the outward clearance of Qatar Airways passengers at the departure point, Terminal 2 of the Lagos airport. NDLEA nabs 25 drug suspects in Abuja IDP camp, others NDLEA officers discovered that the suspect was travelling to Doha with an Ivorian international passport with the name Hien Narcisse. Further scrutiny of his…

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of one Abubakar Munkailu, a property agent, before Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, Kaduna, on a one-count charge bordering on forgery. Court jails 5 internet fraudsters in Anambra The defendant pleaded guilty to the charge. Consequently, the prosecution counsel, N. Salele, urged the court to convict him accordingly. Justice Khobo convicted him and sentenced him to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of N100,000. He has since restituted the complainant. Munkaila, a property agent at Danbushiya, Chikun Local Government Area,…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Enugu Zonal Command, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, secured the conviction of five internet fraudsters before Justice F. Riman of the Federal High Court, Akwa, Anambra State. The convicts, Henry Chukwu, Samuel Chizitere, Harrison Chukwuka Agu, Chukwunonso Paul Nwoso, and Abah Nnamdi Emmanuel, were prosecuted on separate counts of impersonation. Court jails 13 internet fraudsters in Oyo, Osun The charge against Chukwu reads, “That you, Henry Chukwu, sometime in 2023, in Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, impersonated Jerry Isaac, a foreign national from the United States of America, by…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of thirteen (13) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices Ladiran Akintola, Mojeed Oladimeji Ishola, and Omolara Adeyemi of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan, and Justice Patricia Iroawuchi Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State, and Justice Nathaniel Ayo Emmanuel of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, Osun State. The convicts were arraigned on separate one-count charges each, except Olanrewaju Idris Arogundade, who was docked on two counts. The other convicts are: Hassan Abass Adisa, Kazeem Waris Ayinde, Paul James Otegwu,…